Richard Lawson

Richard Lee Lawson (born March 7, 1947) is an American actor who has starred in movies and on television. He is perhaps best known for his roles in genre films; he portrayed Ryan in the 1982 film Poltergeist, and Dr. Ben Taylor in the 1983 NBC miniseries V.

Richard Lawson is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 31 verified screen credits connected to this profile.

Selected work includes Beauty in Black (2024), Tyler Perry's Divorce in the Black (2024), Horror Noire: A History of Black Horror (2019), Father Dowling Mysteries (1989), The Days and Nights of Molly Dodd (1987), Stick (1985), Poltergeist (1982), Grey's Anatomy (2005). The recorded credits span 1969 to 2024, including 4 movies and 27 TV shows.

The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.